Avey Tare (of Animal Collective) – “Lucky 1″

With news of new Panda Bear singles and an album on the way, it’s was easy to put Avey Tare‘s crocodile-inspired solo album, Down There, out of mind. But with a first single and video out — “Lucky 1″ — Avey Tare demands to be paid some attention. “Lucky 1″ is turbid and repetitive, as if the song’s sludgy hook is meant to seep into your pores. Does it sound like a swamped-out Panda Bear record? Sure. Is it as immediate as Animal Collective‘s latest work? Of course not. Is an proper solo album from Avey Tare with 8 other songs (hopefully) as good as this one worth listening to? Absolutely. Down There is out October 25 on AnCo’s own Paw Tracks. Download “Lucky 1″ and watch the video below: